# Importing a car from Belgium to Portugal (2026): diesels, Car-Pass and ISV

Source: TugaCarro (https://tugacarro.com/en/importar-carro-belgica/). Updated: 2026-11-14. ISV calculator: https://tugacarro.com/en/simulador-isv/

Belgium sells plenty of diesels and family estates at good prices, and every used-car sale comes with an official mileage certificate. Here is the ISV, what differs from Germany and what it costs to bring the car.

> General information, not legal or tax advice. Amounts are estimates. Always confirm with the Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira (AT) and the IMT (Instituto da Mobilidade e dos Transportes) before you buy.

## Short answer

A used car from Belgium pays the ISV in Portugal with the age reduction, like any EU car. A 2018 VW Passat 2.0 TDI pays about 2 123 € of ISV; a 2020 Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI about 2 062 €. Add transport and about 350 € of registration. Count on 2 to 6 weeks after the car arrives.

[See the Passat in the calculator](https://tugacarro.com/en/simulador-isv/?cc=1968&co2=119&f=diesel&h=none&y=2018&m=6)

## What is different about Belgium

- Car-Pass: when a used car is sold, the seller hands over the Car-Pass, the official certificate with the mileage history. It is one of the best protections against clocked odometers.
- The plate belongs to the owner: in Belgium the plate follows the person, not the car. The car is sold without plates, so it travels on a truck or on temporary plates.
- Diesels and estates: many company and family diesel cars, serviced at dealers.
- Close to Germany and the Netherlands: one transport can combine cars from all three.

Since 2022 we have been bringing cars from Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany to Portugal.

## ISV on typical Belgian cars (2026)

Our engine's figures on 14 November 2026, first registered in June of the year shown.

| Car | ISV in Portugal | IUC per year |
|---|---|---|
| VW Passat 2.0 TDI, 2018 | 2 123 € | 241.50 € |
| Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI, 2020 | 2 062 € | 241.50 € |
| Mercedes C 220 d, 2018 | 2 045 € | 241.50 € |
| Audi Q5 2.0 TDI quattro, 2018 | 2 841 € | 278.85 € |

Pre-Euro 6 diesels with particulates above the limit pay a 500 € surcharge, reduced by age: on a car over 10 years old it comes down to 100 €.

## Example: a diesel estate from Belgium

VW Passat 2.0 TDI, June 2018, 1 968 cc, 119 g/km NEDC. The purchase price is left out: use the one in the listing.

| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| ISV (70% reduction for 8 years of age) | 2 123 € |
| Transport to Portugal (TugaCarro reference, varies with origin) | about 1 100 € |
| Registration and title (reference) | 350 € |
| Costs on top of the car price | about 3 573 € |
| Annual IUC after registration | 241.50 € |

A worked example, not an offer. Compare the total with the same estate in Portuguese listings.

[Open the example in the calculator](https://tugacarro.com/en/simulador-isv/?cc=1968&co2=119&f=diesel&h=none&y=2018&m=6)

## What we check before you buy

- Car-Pass: the mileage matches the history.
- Official CO₂ and Euro standard: they set the ISV and any particulate surcharge.
- Title and finance: the seller can sell the car free of charges.
- European type approval: needed for Portuguese plates without extra cost.
- VAT: at 6 months or less, or 6 000 km or less, the car pays 23% in Portugal.

## Typical mistakes with Belgian cars

- Expecting to drive the car on the seller's plates: they stay with the owner.
- Buying without a Car-Pass, or with one that does not match the odometer.
- Forgetting the particulate surcharge on a pre-Euro 6 diesel.
- Working out the ISV with the CO₂ from the listing instead of the papers.

See the full process in [registering an imported car](https://tugacarro.com/en/legalizar-carro-importado/).

## What we do for you

We check the car in Belgium, arrange transport and handle registration up to Portuguese plates. Before the deposit you get the ISV, IUC and on-the-road cost in writing.

## Frequently asked questions

**Is it worth importing a car from Belgium?** Mainly for diesels and family estates over 5 years old, where the ISV age reduction is large. Always compare the on-the-road cost with equivalent listings in Portugal.

**How much ISV does a used car from Belgium pay?** It depends on engine size, CO₂ and age: a 2018 VW Passat 2.0 TDI pays about 2 123 €, a 2020 Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI about 2 062 € (2026 tables).

**What is a Car-Pass?** The official Belgian certificate with a car's mileage history, handed to the buyer when a used car is sold. It confirms the odometer has not been tampered with.

**Can I drive the Belgian car to Portugal?** Not on the seller's plates: in Belgium the plate belongs to the owner. The car comes on a truck or on temporary plates.

**Does a used Belgian car pay VAT in Portugal?** No, if it is over 6 months old and has over 6 000 km. If it fails either condition, it pays 23%.

**How long does registration take?** Usually 2 to 6 weeks after the car arrives in Portugal (TugaCarro estimate).

## Read next

- [Register an imported car](https://tugacarro.com/en/legalizar-carro-importado/)
- [ISV calculator](https://tugacarro.com/en/simulador-isv/)
- [Import from the Netherlands](https://tugacarro.com/en/importar-carro-holanda/)
- [Import from France](https://tugacarro.com/en/importar-carro-franca/)
- [Transport to Portugal](https://tugacarro.com/en/transporte-carro-para-portugal/)

## Tools

- ISV calculator with "outside the EU" mode: https://tugacarro.com/en/simulador-isv/
- TugaCarro bot on Telegram: https://t.me/TugaCarroBot